Small Group Format
Two 8-Week Semesters (Fall & Winter)

Schedule

• Students attend class one day a week.

• Offered Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm

• Fall Semester (8 Classes):  September 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12

• Winter Semester (8 Classes): January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18, 25

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What to Expect

• Throughout each semester, students will explore the essential elements of technical theatre in a collaborative, supportive setting. Topics may include:

  • Stage management fundamentals

  • Scenic construction & basic tool safety

  • Lighting & sound design

  • Props, backstage etiquette, and production organization

  • Communication and paperwork for tech crews

• Each semester features fresh content, so students can enroll in both fall and winter sessions without repeating material.

• Students who complete this course will be eligible to assist with Matthews Playhouse School of Theatre productions in the spring, gaining valuable volunteer experience and contributing to real performances.

• This is an ideal class for any student who wants to learn what it takes to build and run a show from behind the scenes—and eventually step into leadership roles on a student-led production team.

• Our long-term vision is to build a fully student-led crew, with students managing lights, sound, props, and backstage operations.